April 30, 2011
Mexico Extradites Drug Cartel Leader to US
The reputed leader of one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking and other charges. The Mexican Attorney General's office said Benjamin Arellano Felix was handed over to U.S.…
April 30, 2011
Obama Confident Trade Deal With Panama Can Proceed
President Barack Obama says he is confident that a free trade agreement between the United States and Panama can move ahead in the U.S. Congress. The president discussed the issue Thursday with Panama’s President, Ricardo Martinelli. President…
April 30, 2011
Mexican Authorities Still Uncovering Bodies in Mass Graves
Mexican Attorney General Marisela Morales says 183 bodies have been uncovered so far from mass graves in the northeastern part of the country, near the U.S. border. Morales made the comment Tuesday as she announced that 74 people, among them 17…
April 30, 2011
Protest Crackdowns Leave Almost 62 Dead in Syria
Witnesses and activists in Syria say at least 62 people were killed when…
April 30, 2011
US to Freeze Assets of Syrian Intelligence Agency and al-Assad Relatives
The United States is imposing new sanctions on three top Syrian officials, the country's intelligence agency and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for their roles in a Syrian crackdown on anti-government protesters. U.S. President Barack…
April 30, 2011
2 Killed, 100 Wounded in Uganda Riots
Riots in Uganda's capital have left at least two people dead and at least 120 wounded after police fired at protesters with live ammunition, rubber bullets and tear gas. Government officials say police arrested at least 360 people in a bid to…
April 29, 2011
Dionne Warwick sues Broadway show Baby, It’s You!
US singer Dionne Warwick has taken legal action against the producers of a new Broadway musical, claiming it uses her name and likeness without consent. Beverly Lee, the only surviving member of 1960s girl group The Shirelles, and the estates of…
April 29, 2011
Sergeant Claims Police Escort ‘Wasn’t To Benefit P. Diddy’
A lawyer for an NYPD sergeant accused of ordering a police escort for Sean "Diddy" Combs after his concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom last week, insists that there was a safety risk due to a large crowd gathered around the world famous rap…
April 29, 2011
Ja Rule Gets Jail Advice
Ja Rule sat down with MTV Host Sway yesterday (April 27th) to discuss his career and his pending 2 1/2 year prison sentence for attempted possession of a weapon, stemming from an arrest after a concert in Manhattan in 2007. According to Ja, who…
April 29, 2011
Pitbull On American Idol
Rapper Pitbull will make a high profile appearance on American Idol tonight (April 28th). Pitbull will hit the stage with American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez during a performance as the last six remaining contestants compete on the show. Pitbull…